This course is available through the following application route(s)
Group Analysis training can offer new understanding to leaders, teams and organisational development experts by applying group analytic concepts to analysis of unconscious processes in organisations. Through participation in reflective practice/work discussion groups, case study seminars, theory discussion groups and an experiential group, students have an opportunity to reflect on group interactions, relationships, and leadership phenomena. Students also will explore their own style of relating within a group. In short, the course provides a training in the here and now to observe and understand our own and others’ experiences in group.
The Graduate Certificate in Group Analytic Studies is a one-year course, offered over 9 weekends in a block training format.
The course will be an interest to professionals with an interest in furthering their understanding and ability to work with and in groups.
The four modules aim to support students to recognise the effect of group dynamics upon the self and others, provide the opportunity to reflect on current work practice, increase skills in working with groups and give an understanding of the theory of group unconscious processes and their influence on group dynamics.
Open Evenings 2026
To learn more about this course you are welcome to attend one of our Open Evenings:
Thursday 26th February 2026, 6.30pm - 8.00pm, In-person @ The School of Psychotherapy, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4
If you would like to attend one of the above Open Evenings or if you have any queries about the course please contact: Brenda Sweeney, Group Analytic Psychotherapy Training Administrator, brenda.sweeney@ucd.ie.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Year 1 Core Modules |
PSCO40470 | Group Analytic Psychotherapy | Year-long (12 months) | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Year 1 Core Modules |
PSCO40560 | The Theory of Group Analysis | Year-long (12 months) | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Year 1 Core Modules |
PSCO40570 | Group Work Skills | Year-long (12 months) | 2.5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Year 1 Core Modules |
PSCO40580 | Supervision and The Self | Year-long (12 months) | 7.5 |
This course lays the foundation for further study in group analytic psychotherapy which is accredited by Irish Group Analytic Society (IGAS) and the Psychoanalytic Section of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP)
For information on course fees please visit UCD Fees & Grants Office website.
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Group Analytic Studies:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | XA24 Group Analytic Studies Graduate Certificate Part-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Taught Not available to International applicantsApply |